The 20 Best Malnutrition Doctors Near Me in lake forest, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 225 doctor with experience in Malnutrition near lake forest, CA. Of these, 203 are Experienced and 22 are Advanced.

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225 providers found
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine

    Felice L Gersh MD Inc

    16300 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 311, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Waldman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Waldman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, and Purpura. Dr. Waldman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Laguna Moulton

    23595 Moulton Pkwy, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Howard Bland is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Bland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Cirrhosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Bland is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Bland is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine

    MemorialCare Medical Group

    24268 El Toro Rd, 
    Laguna Woods, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pedram Pirsaraei is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Woods, California. Dr. Pirsaraei is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Pirsaraei is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Rancho Santa Margarita

    29873 Santa Margarita Pkwy, 
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shaparak Kamarei is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Kamarei is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Insomnia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Kamarei is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kamarei is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Malnutrition
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Malnutrition
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Mj Medical Group Inc

    26501 Rancho Pkwy S, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mladen Jecmenica is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Jecmenica is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Jecmenica is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Jecmenica is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Malnutrition
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Malnutrition
    Family Medicine

    Monarch Healthcare A Medical Group Inc.

    7 Technology Dr, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thuy Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Protein Deficiency, Malnutrition, Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Advanced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine
    7 Technology Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benhoor Khalpari is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Khalpari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Malnutrition, Protein Deficiency, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Malnutrition
    Advanced in Malnutrition
    Referral may be required

    Housecall Doctors Medical Group

    23181 Verdugo Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Norman Vinn is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Vinn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Alcoholic Neuropathy. Dr. Vinn is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Practice. Dr. Vinn is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Malnutrition
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Malnutrition
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Digestive Disease Consultants Of Orange County Inc.

    113 Waterworks Way Ste 155, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heba Ashraf is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Ashraf is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. She is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Intestinal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Family Medicine

    Kolvita Family Medical Group Inc.

    25982 Pala Ste 180, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Zeller is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Zeller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Tracheitis, Neuralgia, and Papular Urticaria.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Family Medicine
    26730 Towne Centre Drive, Suite 102, 
    Foothill Ranch, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hamid Eskandari is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Foothill Ranch, California. Dr. Eskandari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Anemia, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Eskandari is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Eskandari is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine

    MemorialCare Medical Group - Mission Viejo

    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Saghi Rokhshadfar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Rokhshadfar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Nephropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency. Dr. Rokhshadfar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine
    24411 Health Center Drive, Suite 560, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joanna Kopacz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Kopacz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Nephritis, Sepsis, Aspergillosis, and Strep Throat. Dr. Kopacz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kopacz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Family Medicine
    7 Technology Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tengis Riznis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Riznis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Protein S Deficiency, Protein C Deficiency, and Endoscopy. Dr. Riznis is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Riznis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine
    7 Technology Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Appel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Appel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Acute Kidney Failure, and Apoplexy.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine

    Housecall Doctors Medical Group, Inc.

    23181 Verdugo Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vanessa Vinn is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Vinn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess, Familial Hyperaldosteronism, Hyperaldosteronism, and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). Dr. Vinn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine
    11 Technology Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nidal Hannat is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Hannat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Antithrombin 3 Deficiency, Hereditary Resistance to Anti-Vitamin K, Protein C Deficiency, Protein S Deficiency, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Hannat is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine

    Optumcare Medical Group

    11 Technology Dr, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Subrato Ghosh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Ghosh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Rhabdomyolysis, Malnutrition, and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). Dr. Ghosh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine

    Optumcare Medical Group

    11 Technology Dr, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Siamak Nabili is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Nabili is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. Dr. Nabili is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nabili is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Monarch

    11 Technology Dr, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Owrang Dastmalchi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Dastmalchi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess, Hyperaldosteronism, Familial Hyperaldosteronism, Dementia, and Endoscopy. Dr. Dastmalchi is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Dastmalchi is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Malnutrition?

    Malnutrition is the condition that occurs when your body does not get enough nutrients.

    When should I see a Malnutrition doctor near lake forest, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Malnutrition doctor near lake forest, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Malnutrition doctors near lake forest, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Malnutrition doctors near lake forest, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Malnutrition doctor near lake forest, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Malnutrition doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Malnutrition doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Malnutrition doctor near lake forest, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Malnutrition doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Malnutrition doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Malnutrition doctors near lake forest, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Malnutrition doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Malnutrition doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Malnutrition doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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